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PB25-0739
Lincoln Road East Residential Use Incentives
LDR Amendments
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Proposal
The City proposes to create incentives for non-transient residential development along Lincoln Road between Drexel Avenue and Collins Avenue by increasing maximum FAR from 2.75 to 3.5, increasing height limits up to 150 feet on the south side and 125 feet on the north side, and eliminating parking requirements. Properties must convert existing transient uses to permanent residential and execute covenants prohibiting short-term rentals.
Staff Recommendation
Review the proposed ordinances and continue to the May 6, 2025, Planning Board meeting. Transmittal may only occur at a duly noticed second public hearing, after the conclusion of a community outreach meeting.
Conditions:
All existing transient uses must be fully vacated and prohibited
Only non-transient residential units permitted above first floor
Restrictive covenant required prohibiting rentals less than 6 months and 1 day
6/7 vote required to reverse covenants
All contributing structures must be retained and restored
FAR and height incentives only apply to projects with building permits by September 1, 2030
Minimum setbacks required for portions above 50 feet in height
Compliance Findings:
✓ Concurrency: Satisfied
✗ Sea Level Rise: Addressed
✗ Comprehensive Plan: Consistent
✗ Land Development Regulations: Compliant
Key Issues
Population loss of 4,889 residents between 2010-2020
Conversion of residential units to short-term rentals
Traffic impacts from increased development density
Infrastructure capacity for water, sewer, and transportation
Historic preservation requirements for contributing buildings
Parking deficiencies and alternative transportation needs